# FORM Swim vs Purple Patch

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Purple Patch at 100% against FORM Swim's 53%. Purple Patch also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 5) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). FORM Swim's advantage is ratings volume (3.5K vs 15) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. FORM Swim sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. Purple Patch asks for nothing beyond the download.

Purple Patch holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FORM Swim has 3.5K ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 53% of FORM Swim's written reviews are positive against 100% of Purple Patch's.

FORM Swim ships an update every 2 weeks, Purple Patch every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | FORM Swim | Purple Patch |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (3.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/form-swim/id1321117442/reviews) | **[5.0 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/purple-patch/id1502928860/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3.5K** | 15 |
| Positive reviews | 52.8% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 219 MB | 38 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Form Athletica](https://appshunter.io/developer/1321117441) | [Purple Patch Fitness Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1502928859) |

## What reviewers say

### FORM Swim

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/form-swim/id1321117442)

This app acts as an underwater coach, providing real-time visual feedback through smart goggles to improve swimming technique and performance. It offers guided workouts, open water navigation, and detailed post-swim analysis, syncing data with popular fitness platforms.

**Highlights:** Real-time in-goggle coaching, Open water digital compass, Guided pool workouts, Workout generation from text, Comprehensive swim metric analysis, Automatic data syncing

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| FORM Membership | $14.99 | per month |
| FORM Membership | $119.00 | per year |
| FORM Premium Annual | $119.00 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Real-time metrics and data
- 👍 Comfortable and well-designed goggles
- 💡 Motivating and engaging workout features
- 🔍 Detailed swim analytics and tracking
- 🤝 Responsive and helpful customer service

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Subscription required to access full features
- 🔍 Inaccurate data tracking and stroke detection
- 👀 Reduced field of vision with goggles
- 🤔 Confusing and cluttered app interface
- 🐛 Connectivity and syncing issues

**Reported bugs**

- Timer and distance tracking inconsistencies
- App crashes and freezes
- Unreliable heart rate monitoring

**Requested features**

- Ability to create custom workouts
- Integration with other fitness platforms (e.g. Garmin, Apple Health)
- Open water swim distance tracking without GPS
- Current lap time display during swim
- Export data for long-term analysis


### Purple Patch

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/purple-patch/id1502928860)

Book fitness classes, view schedules, and find performance center locations. This app offers a structured and fun group fitness experience focused on endurance, strength, nutrition, and recovery for busy individuals.

**Highlights:** Book fitness classes, View class schedules, Find performance center locations, Review existing reservations, Coached, structured, progressive workouts

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is FORM Swim free?

FORM Swim is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Purple Patch free?

Purple Patch is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, FORM Swim or Purple Patch?

Purple Patch is rated higher. FORM Swim averages 4.7 out of 5 from 3.5K ratings, while Purple Patch averages 5.0 from 15 ratings.

### Do FORM Swim or Purple Patch have ads?

Neither FORM Swim nor Purple Patch shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, FORM Swim or Purple Patch?

FORM Swim ships an update every 2 weeks, and Purple Patch every 3 weeks. Most recently, FORM Swim was updated on October 18, 2026 and Purple Patch on September 29, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*